Description
Crockpot Candy is a simple and delicious treat made by layering salted and unsalted peanuts with chocolate chips, German sweet baking chocolate, and almond bark in a slow cooker. This easy no-stir recipe produces rich, melt-in-your-mouth candy clusters perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) jar dry roasted salted peanuts
- 1 (16-ounce) jar dry roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (4-ounce) bar German sweet baking chocolate (chopped)
- 2 pounds almond bark (cut into pieces, approx. 950g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spread the dry roasted salted peanuts and unsalted peanuts evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker to form the first layer.
- Add Chocolate Layers: Layer the semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the peanuts, followed by the chopped German sweet baking chocolate, then top with the pieces of almond bark. Do not stir the layers together yet.
- Cook the Candy: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 2 hours, allowing the chocolates and almond bark to melt slowly over the peanuts.
- Combine the Mixture: After 2 hours, remove the lid and stir the mixture thoroughly until it is well combined and the chocolates are fully melted.
- Shape and Set: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the candy mixture onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets to form candy mounds. Optionally, decorate the tops with sprinkles or flaked salt for extra flair.
- Cool the Candy: Let the candy stand at room temperature for about 4 hours until cooled and set, or refrigerate for 1 hour to speed up the setting process.
- Store Properly: Once set, store the candies in an airtight container for up to 1 month to maintain freshness.
Notes
- This recipe requires only five simple ingredients, making it quick and easy to prepare.
- Do not stir the layers before cooking to ensure even melting and proper layering of flavors.
- Customization options include decorating candy tops with sprinkles or flaked salt for texture and visual appeal.
- Ensure the slow cooker is set on low heat to prevent burning or seizing of chocolate.
- These candies make great gifts and party treats due to their simple preparation and rich flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 131 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 28 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
